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Pinsent Masons

Intellectual Property

UK Guide 2026 : Midlands

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Clients (5)

  • Heinekin
  • World Athletics
  • Barclays
  • River Island
  • Zilo Technology

Industries (5)

  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Sport
  • Retail

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Intellectual Property - Midlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Pinsent Masons in Birmingham offers extensive experience in international trade mark portfolio management, trade mark enforcement and the commercial exploitation of IP. The firm regularly assists a wide range of clients, including many in the online services, retail and manufacturing sectors. It is highly regarded for its expertise in life sciences and for its relationships with universities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons represented Trayport in proceedings against SAP for trademark infringement, relating to use of a word.

Strengths

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  • The team is proactive and quick to respond, as well as thorough and deep.

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  • The Pinsent Masons team has infinite patience and great negotiating skills. They are always available, in the UK and overseas when needed.

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  • The firm has a very good understanding of its role in the negotiations, top-notch IP knowledge and maximum commitment to the client.

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  • Pinsent Masons takes a very prudent and pragmatic approach when dealing with the courts and litigants. It understands our commercial goals and imperatives and can advocate accordingly.

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  • Pinsent Masons offers pragmatism, plain English drafting, accessibility and responsiveness. Specialist advice across multiple domains is available and the firm takes a holistic approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cerys Wyn Davies
    Cerys Wyn Davies

    Cerys Wyn Davies

    Cerys Wyn Davies is co-head of department at Pinsent Masons in Birmingham. She advises on high-value licensing and collaboration arrangements and also the treatment of IP assets in M&A transactions. She also handles patent and trade mark disputes.

    • Cerys is wise and very experienced.

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    • She is great at licensing transactions.

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  • Tom Nener
    Tom Nener

    Tom Nener

    Tom Nener co-leads the brand protection and creative rights team at Pinsent Masons in Birmingham. He is noted for his abilities in intellectual property litigation in all rights and also the preparation of high-value licence agreements. He is an expert in anti-counterfeiting strategy.

    • Tom is energetic, driven and dedicated. He understands the issues well.

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    • Tom is on-it and knows his way around IP law.

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